Ameeting in Asheville is more than just a meeting. Named Lonely Plan- et’s No. 1 Destination for 2017 and
long celebrated for its bohemian flavor and
superb quality of life, Asheville will exceed
your expectations and should be at the top
of your next meeting destination list.

Getting to Asheville is as easy as it gets,
thanks to its convenient location at the
center of two major interstates and an
airport offering direct flights from major
hubs. Asheville also offers a bountiful array
of hotel properties, from boutique hotels to
grand resorts, from elegant inns to one of
the many chic, modern hotels downtown.

Make the Call

The Asheville CVB provides support to help
you build your most successful and memorable meeting. It’s important to call us at
the beginning of your planning. By sourcing your meeting through the CVB, you’ll
receive the best local information and our
full menu of Exclusive Services. Planners
that book a meeting before June 30, 2017,
may qualify for our Have More Fun On Us
incentive program.

A Space for Everything

From intimate venues to expansive multi-function spaces, Asheville offers a remarkable assortment of places to plan your
event. Alongside more traditional spaces,
Asheville also offers a number of “out of the
box” venues, including open-air rooftops,
craft breweries, galleries and outdoor locations with expansive mountain views.

A Place for Exploration

Surrounded by over a million acres of
national forest, Asheville offers opportunities for outdoor adventure and unconventional team-building. Discover the
natural world by hiking, rafting, ziplining,
climbing or cycling.

With six James Beard-nominated
chefs and 14 farmers’ markets, Asheville
is known as Foodtopia™. Local farm-to-table fare elevates catering menus and
the everyday break to something outstanding. Food adventures and culinary
experiences for groups include wild food
foraging and farm tours. Our more than
250 independent restaurants will tempt
attendees to explore our dining scene on
a free evening.

Long revered as a therapeutic escape,
Asheville continues to embrace its tradition of wellness and rejuvenation. This
reputation extends both to spas and wellness centers located on-property at many
local hotels and to a wealth of healthy
food, fitness and mindfulness options,
perfect for mountaintop meditation or
social responsibility projects.